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Today in History: Elderly Gang Steals £14 Million from London Safe-Deposit

4/2/2026

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On April 2, 2015, six elderly men executed a daring burglary at a safe deposit facility in Hatton Garden, London, stealing valuables worth approximately £14 million. This heist targeted the city's renowned diamond and jewelry quarter, highlighting a significant crime that shocked the nation and raised concerns about security in such facilities.

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On April 2, 2015, six elderly men executed a daring burglary at a safe deposit facility in Hatton Garden, London, stealing valuables worth approximately £14 million. This heist targeted the city's renowned diamond and jewelry quarter, highlighting a significant crime that shocked the nation and raised concerns about security in such facilities.